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A Lust for Life book club: readers recommendation – Dr Malie Coyne – Love In, Love Out

A Lust for Life book club: readers recommendation – Dr Malie Coyne – Love In, Love Out

Sharon Fitzmaurice
Every parent's biggest worry is that they are unable to help or support their child and none more so than when your child is overly anxious
Free children’s book: ‘Under The Mask – Inside Feelings’

Free children’s book: ‘Under The Mask – Inside Feelings’

Emma Cahill
‘Under the Mask’ is a children’s book that promotes positive mental health by helping children recognise and manage sadness, anger and worry. Three friendly superheroes talk about their feelings and teach children special coping mechanisms, disguised as superpowers
Have you activated your positivity offset? & June’s book & podcast recommendations!

Have you activated your positivity offset? & June’s book & podcast recommendations!

Fiona Brennan
Psychologist, Barbara Fredrickson, regarded as the 'mother' of positive psychology, developed the 'positivity offset' theory which explores the evolutionary purpose of positive emotions
The unrestricted mind and May’s book and podcast recommendations

The unrestricted mind and May’s book and podcast recommendations

Fiona Brennan
αλό μήνα (kaló mína) - Greek for happy new month! I love the Greek tradition of marking each new month and wishing the best to friends and family
A Lust for Life Book Club: January – Evolve Your Brain

A Lust for Life Book Club: January – Evolve Your Brain

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The ALFL book club is LIVE and we're excited to launch 'one book per month for 2020'. Our January book of the month is Dr. Joe Dispenza's 'Evolve Your Brain'
A Lust for Life Christmas Book Club

A Lust for Life Christmas Book Club

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Christmas, and the long dog days between Christmas and New Year, is a great time to get stuck into a new book. We asked the team at A Lust for Life and our mental health advisory panel to recommend a book for Christmas
The key to happiness

The key to happiness

Aisling Healy
I am currently reading the "Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. For those who have read it before may find it inspiring and awakening, some may not understand it at all
Book Review: The Power Of Meaning – Emily Esfahani Smith

Book Review: The Power Of Meaning – Emily Esfahani Smith

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Emily Esfahani Smith is a journalist and author. Her articles and essays have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and other notable publications
Book Review: Lost and Found – Oliver Jeffers

Book Review: Lost and Found – Oliver Jeffers

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When it comes to reading material, of late I have an overwhelming preference for children’s picture books. I was recently delighted to find my preferences endorsed by some established literary talents
Book Review: The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k

Book Review: The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k

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I was lulled into picking up this lovely little hardback with it’s warm, Christmassy red cover, only to be shocked by the outrageous title hopping off the page in the boldest silver!
Mind-Reading as part of First Fortnight

Mind-Reading as part of First Fortnight

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We’re always looking for brilliant book recommendations (and reviews!) for our Book Club. And First Fortnight have delivered on some wonderful recommendations
A Lust for Life Book Club: Readers Recommendation – Depression and other magic tricks

A Lust for Life Book Club: Readers Recommendation – Depression and other magic tricks

Chaelio Thomas
After the break up (the final one), I decided I needed space, time away from my normal life
A Lust for Life book club: Readers recommendation – How Not to be a Boy

A Lust for Life book club: Readers recommendation – How Not to be a Boy

Aoife McCaffrey
I read, veraciously, fantasy, true crime, comics, blogs, the back of cleaning products, anything I can lay my hands on, but my treat, reserved only for holidays is autobiographies
A Lust for Life book club: Readers recommendation – Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss

A Lust for Life book club: Readers recommendation – Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss

Brian Pennie
Thanks to all of you who participated in the book club so far!
10 Questions with Dr Harry Barry

10 Questions with Dr Harry Barry

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We at A Lust for Life have recently launched an online book club, and this month’s author is Dr Harry Barry. We spoke to him in advance of our online discussion tomorrow evening, at 7pm
A Lust for Life’s book club launch!

A Lust for Life’s book club launch!

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So many of us find solace, meaning and support in the pages of a good book. And A Lust for Life’s new book club is a place to celebrate this, so we can share books which have helped us along the way
“Can reading make you happier?”

“Can reading make you happier?”

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Can reading make you happier, more fulfilled, and help you in times of mental and spiritual crisis? This question forms the centre of Bibliotherapy, a form of therapy from wayyy wayyy back where books are given as a ‘prescription’
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A Lust For Life | Mental Health Charity Ireland
URGENT HELP
A Lust for Life does not provide crisis support, so if you or someone you are concerned about is in crisis and needs help urgently, please contact
Pieta House
PIETA HOUSE
1800 247 247
.........................................................................
Childline
SAMARITANS
116 123 (ROI & UK)
.........................................................................
Samaritans
CHILDLINE
1800 666666
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Howaya! We hope you’re enjoying A Lust for Life. While you are here… can we ask you a favour?
We know, we know, pop ups are absolutely no craic. But seeing as you are here anyway, which means you must be a sound head, we thought we’d tap you on the shoulder and ask for your help
We rely on the generosity of the public to fund our work and so far together we have achieved great things! Please do continue to support us so we can provide future generations in Ireland with the resources to recognise and talk about their emotions, and equip them to navigate the ever-changing world around them as they grow
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